Robert E. Sisson Sr, 72 of Lyndon died April 28, 2021 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.
He was born on December 3, 1948 in Sterling the son of Delbert William and Alberta I. (Otten) Sisson. He married Willa Allison on November 26, 1966 in Sterling. Bob had worked as a millwright at Northwester Steel and Wire for 31 years when he retired. He then worked for Fritch Heating and Cooling in Tampico. Bob was an active member of and had served as Chaplain of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2783 in Rock Falls and this year would have been installed as the State Vice President. He was active for many years in the local youth Little League and Babe Ruth Leagues. Bob had served as a volunteer with the Lyndon Fire Department for several years. He had enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and travel.
Survivors include his wife, Willa; their children: Candie (Rick) Henderson of Lyndon, Rob (Kendra) Sisson Jr of Prophetstown, Kellie (Jack) Cochran of Rock Falls and Sonia Sisson of Rock Falls; his half sister Dawn Burkhalter of Freeport; seven grandchildren: Chad (Keelin) Henderson, Chasity (Jake) Leal, Shauna (Ben) Partridge, Thomas (Ashley) Cochran, Tanasha (Dillon) Collette, Kyle Sisson and Teanna (Tyler) Evans; and 11 great grandchildren; his uncle Neal (Linda) Otten.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert William Sisson and his mother Alberta Herrera; his brother Delbert Sisson Jr and Neal John Sisson and his nephew Chad Sisson.
On Saturday May 22nd, 2021 the public is welcome to attend an Fraternal Order Eagles Service at 1 PM at the Rock Falls Eagles Club followed by a luncheon 1:30 PM. A time of sharing and celebration of Bob’s life will begin at 3 PM .
